Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour. Let’s break down Broad Cove for the next couple of weeks. Right now it’s tiny and ugly – a long stretch of nothing before a couple of decent mornings show up. The water’s about 57.9°F, which is 2.9°F warmer than normal for this time of year – a little treat for your skin, but not for your surf.
Broad Cove is a point break, open to south swells, and it’s usually got people out. The first few days are a total bust: small swell, rubbish winds, no scores. Tuesday July 7th and Wednesday July 8th are all choppy, cross‑shore junk – leave the board at home. Thursday morning July 9th finally brings a 4.3‑foot SE swell with a 7‑second period and a light cross‑offshore west wind at 9 mph. It’s clean but the energy is weak (179) and the waves are only “surfable” – nothing special. That’s the only hint of surf until the second week, and it’s not worth a trip.
Then a massive gap opens up. From Thursday afternoon the 9th all the way through to Thursday morning July 16th – nearly a week – conditions are poor. Zero recommendations. Onshore winds, tiny swell, messy – you’d be wasting your time.
Finally, Thursday morning July 16th gives us the first real standout: 4.6 feet of SSE swell with a 9‑second period, a moderate cross‑offshore SW breeze at 9 mph – clean faces, 322 combined energy. It’s not huge, but the wind’s good and the wave quality is there. Expect good surf conditions. The crowd will be thick because it’s the best in a while, so paddle out early.
Friday morning July 17th is another solid option: 3.3 feet of SSE swell, 8‑second period, and a glassy
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SW 8 |
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 kJ | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 35 | 89 | 229 | 176 | 143 | 113 | 59 | 70 | 38 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 15 | 16 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:45AM1.43m | 2:21PM1.56m | 2:42AM1.39m | 3:14PM1.60m | 3:45AM1.37m | 4:12PM1.65m | 4:52AM1.38m | 5:13PM1.71m | 5:59AM1.42m | 6:15PM1.78m | 7:03AM1.48m | 7:15PM1.84m | 8:03AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.45m | 7:56AM0.36m | 8:41PM0.42m | 8:47AM0.38m | 9:42PM0.38m | 9:44AM0.40m | 10:47PM0.31m | 10:46AM0.40m | 11:51PM0.24m | 11:51AM0.37m | 00:52AM0.15m | 12:54PM0.32m | 1:51AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 |
 | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 3 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 35 | 89 | 229 | 176 | 143 | 113 | 51 | 70 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 11 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | S 5 | S 3 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | S 6 | E 9 | — | E 10 | E 7 | ESE 8 | S 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 10 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 4 | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | S 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | E 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 19 | 59 | 55 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2880 | 1008 | 651 | 825 | 651 | 525 | 551 | 0 | 0 | 532 | 0 | 422 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 422 | 99 | 853 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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